The Homestead Exemption reduces the taxable portion of your property assessment by $80,000if you own a home in Philadelphia and use it as your primary residence.Homeowners will typically save up to $1,119 each year with Homestead starting in 2023.
Once we accept your Homestead application, you never have to reapply, unless your deed changes.
See Also
FAQs • AssessmentYou can fill out the application online, or print one of the application forms and send them by mail to:
City of Philadelphia
Department of Revenue
PO Box 52817
Philadelphia, PA 19115
You must own the property and live in it as your primary residence to qualify. If you no longer qualify for the Homestead Exemption you must file the change/removal form.
| Name | Description | Released | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homestead Exemption application – English PDF | Use this form to apply for the Homestead Exemption on your Real Estate Tax. | January 16, 2024 | |
| Homestead Exemption application – Spanish PDF | Utilice este formulario para solicitar la Exención Impositiva a su Impuesto sobre la Propiedad. | January 16, 2024 | |
| Homestead Exemption flyer PDF | Informational flyer about the Homestead Exemption program. A Spanish language version is on page 2. | January 16, 2024 | |
| Homestead Co-OP application form xlsx | Co-Op managers should complete and submit this form along with their annual online applications. | February 24, 2023 | |
| Homestead Exemption application (Vietnamese) PDF | Xin vui lòng sử dụng mẫu đơn này để áp dụng cho Chương trình Miễn Thuế Nhà cửa vườn tược. | February 23, 2022 | |
| Homestead Exemption application (French) PDF | Utilisez ce formulaire pour demander un allégement de vos taxes foncières à travers le programme Homestead Exemption. | February 23, 2022 | |
| Homestead Exemption application (Haitian) PDF | Use this form to apply for the Homestead Exemption on your Real Estate Tax - Haitian | February 23, 2022 | |
| Homestead Exemptionنموذج طلب الـ (Arabic) PDF | استخدم هذا النموذج للطلب بحصانة المساكن لضرائبك العقارية | February 23, 2022 | |
| Homestead Exemption application (Chinese) PDF | 请使用此表格申请房地产税税收减免-宅地豁免申请 | February 23, 2022 | |
| Homestead Exemption application (Russian) PDF | Для участия в программе Homestead Exemption, воспользуйтесь бланком заявления. | February 23, 2022 |
